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Gypsy and Traveller Health Improvement

Gypsy and Traveller Health Improvement. The Mid Essex Project Janet Carden Gypsy and Traveller Health Improvement Project Co-ordinator. www.midessex.nhs.uk. We will ensure healthcare is as available to marginalised groups … …as it is to the rest of us’.

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Gypsy and Traveller Health Improvement

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  1. Gypsy and Traveller Health Improvement The Mid Essex Project Janet Carden Gypsy and Traveller Health Improvement Project Co-ordinator www.midessex.nhs.uk

  2. We will ensure healthcare is as available to marginalised groups … …as it is to the rest of us’ www.midessex.nhs.uk

  3. Method www.midessex.nhs.uk Task Health Improvement Manager Research known information & identified Stakeholders Commissioned Ipsos Mori Recruit me ! Health Needs Assessment

  4. Findings - Health www.midessex.nhs.uk 10-12 years lower life expectancy than the general population High rates of long term conditions, mental ill health and disability. High rates of accidents and infant and maternal mortality. Depression, Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes

  5. Findings – Access & GP registration EoE Lifestyle survey found 93% registered (84% had visited GP in last 2 years). Less likely to engage with health services, particularly preventative care, screening and immunisations. Some overuse of A&E www.midessex.nhs.uk

  6. And Health Professionals

  7. Information www.midessex.nhs.uk

  8. Working with Gypsies & Travellers Second Phase Health promotion meetings on sites Stop Smoking First Aid course Exercise promotion Healthy eating

  9. Is it effective ? www.midessex.nhs.uk Health professionals positive response to awareness sessions GP registrations and visits up NHS Direct awareness up Stop Smoking – Quit attempts First Aid course benefits

  10. Summary www.midessex.nhs.uk • Gather all available information • Plan to work with your own Health Professionals • Build relationships with local Gypsies and Travellers • Use partnership working to deliver better health outcomes for Gypsies and Travellers

  11. Mid Essex Gypsy and Traveller Health Improvement ProjectJanet.Carden@midessexpct.nhs.uk07983 156215 www.midessex.nhs.uk

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